Cheryl Herft

Anglican Diocese of Perth

The Anglican Diocese of Perth is a diocese within The Anglican Church of Australia. It is the Metropolitical See in the State of Western Australia. It holds strongly to the bonds of affection with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Anglican Consultative Council and the Instruments of Unity of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Our Core Purpose, as outlined in the Mission Plan, is as follows: • We are a people called to worship God in Christ and by the power of the Spirit to share radical love with the world, building communities of hope, healing and transformation. • We seek to hold together the Ministry of Word and Sacrament, evangelical zeal embedded in prayer, pastoral care and social justice. There are more than 100 parishes in the Diocese of Perth which, along with St George's Cathedral, make a significant contribution to the life of the city and state. A collaborative style of ministry is encouraged in the Diocese of Perth: Lay/clergy, women/men, old/young – a variety of people from different cultural, linguistic backgrounds seek to work in partnership, holding on to the dignity of each. Laity are encouraged to take on important roles in diocesan and parish life. The Diocese of Perth is at the forefront of providing opportunities for women, ordained and lay, to be fully involved at every level of leadership in the Church.